Gothaer Central Station: Refurbishment starts - environmental requirements in view!
Gothaer Central Station: Refurbishment starts - environmental requirements in view!
In Gotha something happens: the renovation work at the main train station gradually takes shape. On June 17, 2025, the Federal Railway Authority in Erfurt reported the timely receipt of the application documents for the plan legal procedure, such as Oscar reported on Friday . The city administration is pleased that the infrastructure project is progressing as planned and the first steps are taken towards the modernization of the train station.
A central element of the project is the relocation of the protected cocklocks, which takes place in coordination with the lower building protection authority. The first fishing period of the animals is already over the stage, a second is coming up in August or September. These measures are important for species and nature conservation. In this context, the building company Gotha (BGG) and the project consultants of the Bahnstadt are in close contact with the approval authorities to clarify the further course.
structural measures and challenges
With the planned barrier-free expansion of platforms 4 and 5, the Deutsche Bahn informs on June 5, 2025, Gotha Central Station will be strengthened in the long term as an ICE location. But not everything runs according to plan. According to information from MDR Thuringia, there were ambiguities regarding the responsibilities that led to delays. Mayor Kreuch contradicts the Federal Authority's statement and emphasizes that never mentioned the jurisdiction of the EBA.
The city of Gotha had forwarded all the necessary construction documents to the train that had to apply for a building permit at the EBA. In view of these challenges, it is uncertain whether the construction work can begin in the summer of 2023 as planned. The city also sees itself under pressure, since funding from the European Union must be used for a purpose.
The ambitions of the city
The overall budget for the renovation of the station building is around 15 million euros. A loving renovation in historical style is planned, which is supposed to bring the west wing destroyed in World War II to life again. In addition to the preservation of history, space for shops and a bistro is to be created in the renovated station building.
The entire project is part of the larger station program "1,000 train stations", which aims to increase the attractiveness and accessibility of the traffic stations in Germany. The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has prepared a financing volume of around 5 billion euros by 2030 To modernize 3,000 train stations.
This comprehensive concept also aims to increase the quality of stay at smaller train stations and to take into account the challenges of accessibility. The city end of Gotha has taken a good hand with the progress of the station project to improve mobility for all citizens.
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